Definition of Last Longer

What does the term "last longer" mean in the world of poker? What is the definition of the term "last longer"?

In poker, a "last longer" is a bet between two or more people that is won by the person who lasts the longest in a tournament.

For instance, let's say that both Phil Ivey and Daniel Negreanu are playing in the World Series of Poker main event. The two poker legends decide to enter into a "last longer" bet for $25,000.

Phil Ivey ends up getting eliminated on the second day of play, while Daniel Negreanu makes it to the final table. In this case, Negreanu would obviously win the last longer wager, as he made it much further than Ivey did.

Last longer bets are very popular in "live" tournaments. They are seen as both a way to make the tournament more enjoyable and also as a way to keep players focused during the early days of a long event.